Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 19V813000 · 2019 · reported 11/14/2019
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 4.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
1,639Complaints
6Recalls
53Crashes
61Fires
47Injured
2Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (46.4% of complaints) — is covered by 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 4.3× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 760 · 46.4% | Recalled | Recall 19V813000 · Recall 14V391000 · Recall 15V879000 · Recall 14V530000 |
| Engine | 343 · 20.9% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 322 · 19.6% | Recalled | Recall 17V572000 · Recall 14V154000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 247 · 15.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 86 · 5.2% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 85 · 5.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 1,639 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 6 campaigns
Service Brakes
NHTSA campaign 17V572000 · 2017 · reported 09/18/2017
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes
NHTSA campaign 14V154000 · 2014 · reported 04/01/2014
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:wiring
NHTSA campaign 14V391000 · 2014 · reported 07/02/2014
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:wiring
NHTSA campaign 15V879000 · 2015 · reported 12/28/2015
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 14V530000 · 2014 · reported 09/04/2014
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“UPON ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WILL CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER TO START. MANAGED TO START THE VEHICLE AND DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10548958 — filed 10/22/2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“APPARENTLY I AM ONE OF MANY WITH A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT WILL NOT START ON OCCASION. ALSO HAD ISSUES WITH KEY NOT LOCKING…”NHTSA complaint 10548766 — filed 10/21/2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“BACK IN JUNE 2012 I BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS GIVING A HARD START AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAS…”NHTSA complaint 10548672 — filed 10/21/2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 760 of 1,639 NHTSA complaints (46.4%), followed by engine (343), service brakes (322), fuel/propulsion system (247). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
1,639 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 53 involved a crash, 61 involved a fire, and 47 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Does the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V813000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
